Hotchkis Performance 1401 Trailing Arm Mount Braces GM A/G-Body 1978-1988

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<h3>About Hotchkis Performance</h3><p>Few names carry as much weight in the performance suspension world as <strong>Hotchkis Sport Suspension</strong>. Built on a foundation of real-world testing and motorsport-proven engineering, Hotchkis has spent over three decades developing suspension systems that sharpen handling, tighten cornering response, and transform ordinary vehicles into precision-handling machines — without sacrificing daily-driver comfort.</p><p>Hotchkis designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of suspension components, from individual bolt-in pieces to complete Total Vehicle Systems (TVS) kits. Their catalog spans classic American muscle cars, modern muscle platforms, trucks and SUVs, and even JDM sport compacts and European performance cars. Whether you&apos;re building a dedicated track weapon or simply want a street car that corners like it means it, Hotchkis has engineered a solution.</p><h3>Engineering Philosophy</h3><p>Every Hotchkis product is designed and track-tested in-house, with a focus on vehicle-specific fitment and real performance gains. Components are engineered to work together as a system, which is why Hotchkis TVS kits — combining fabricated A-arms, trailing arms, sport springs, tubular sway bars, and Hotchkis-tuned shocks — are so highly regarded. Drivers across road racing, drag racing, autocross, and spirited street use rely on Hotchkis to deliver measurable improvements in handling balance and grip.</p><h3>Top Hotchkis Product Categories</h3><p>At the heart of the Hotchkis lineup are their legendary <a href="/323-hotchkis-performance-suspension-stabilizer-bar-assembly-7620">Suspension Stabilizer Bar Assemblies</a>. These hollow, CNC-bent sway bars are available for a massive range of vehicles and are engineered to dramatically reduce body roll in corners, with multi-position adjustability on many applications letting you fine-tune roll stiffness for street or track use.</p><p>For classic muscle cars running leaf-spring rear suspensions, Hotchkis offers a purpose-built selection of <a href="/323-hotchkis-performance-leaf-spring-7544">Leaf Springs</a>. These performance-tuned multi-leaf springs lower ride height while improving traction and launch control — a favorite upgrade for F-Body, A-Body, and B-Body builds alike.</p><p>Unibody chassis flex is one of the most overlooked enemies of handling performance, and Hotchkis tackles it head-on with their <a href="/323-hotchkis-performance-suspension-subframe-connector-15383">Suspension Subframe Connectors</a>. Fabricated from heavy-gauge steel tubing, these connectors tie the front and rear frame rails together, significantly stiffening the chassis and improving steering response, ride quality, and structural longevity.</p><p>Rounding out the chassis stiffening arsenal are Hotchkis <a href="/323-hotchkis-performance-shock-tower-brace-14831">Shock Tower Braces</a>. Designed for both classic and modern muscle platforms, these braces — including the well-known Chassis Max line — reduce strut and shock tower flex under hard cornering, keeping suspension geometry consistent and maximizing the benefit of every other handling upgrade on the car.</p><h3>Who Should Consider Hotchkis?</h3><ul style="list-style:disc"><li>Classic muscle car enthusiasts restoring or upgrading GM A-Body, F-Body, B-Body, and Mopar platforms</li><li>Modern muscle owners looking for bolt-in handling improvements on Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger</li><li>Truck and SUV owners wanting reduced body roll and improved towing stability</li><li>Sport compact and JDM enthusiasts building for autocross or track days</li><li>Anyone who wants factory-quality fitment with measurable performance gains</li></ul>